9 stunning and remote hotels that are worth the journey

Sometimes, it's about the journey, not the destination.

But with these incredibly amazing, incredibly remote hotels, it's about both.

Condé Nast Traveler just announced its 23rd Annual Gold List Award, which recognizes some of the most incredible hotels in the world, according to travel editors and contributors.

From the mountains of Colorado to the jungles of Dominica, here are their favorite off-the-beaten-path hotels.

While they may be hard to get to, they are absolutely worth the trip.